On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, off trail explorer, wildlife photographer & videographer, artist in residence for the Angeles National Forest, and creator of the youtube channel Parliaments of Owl, Robert Martinez, join me on the show. Robert's videos have been viewed by millions in the country and his work has brought awareness to the thriving animal life we have in our local LA mountain foothills. We chat about his first major wildlife encounter, the bustling animal activity in the San Gabriel mountains, how he became an artist in residence for the Angeles National Forest, his top moments captured on his trail cameras, Wilford the bear celebrity, Limpy the lion, tips for off trail exploring, his observations of the local wildlife, and the one outdoor experience he would relive all over again. Robert is quite the adventurous individual and his passion for documenting the wildlife is absolutely infectious. He is on a mission to foster deeper connections to our local wildlife through his work so we may grow a deeper appreciation of them and grow respect of their natural habitat. Follow Parliaments of Owls on https://www.instagram.com/parliament0f0wls/ Watch his wildlife videos on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNKOr01VRL8 Shop Robert's animal prints on https://robertmartinezphotography.com/ Support Just Trek on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/justtrek Shop Just Trek merch on https://www.justtrek.net/shop View photos from the discussed hikes on https://www.justtrek.net/explore Listen to more podcast episodes on https://www.justtrek.net Want to send me a message? Email me at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @just.trek Like the show? Leave a 5 star rating and review follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justtrek/message